1.5.2 Payloads

Once malware is executed on a target system, it delivers its payload, which can include a range of harmful actions:

• Trojan horses: Malware that deceives users by presenting benign functionality while carrying out malicious actions.
  
• Ransomware: Encrypts the victim's files and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key.
  
• Keyloggers: Record keystrokes to steal...